It has 2GB DDR3 memory and the effective clock speed of the memory is 2000MHz, while there are other variants of the GPU with GDDR5 memory. The GPU core is the GM107, similar to most Maxwell NVIDIA graphics card and it’s clocked at 914MHz and can go up to 1124MHz. It is commonly used as a multimedia GPU and light gaming as its properties can handle some more demanding applications. The GeForce GTX 950M is a direct successor to last year’s GTX 850M and it’s placed in the upper-mid range class. Here you will find other useful information and every notebook we’ve tested with this processor: You can browse through our top CPUs ranking: Other notable features are HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI. The maximum supported memory of the chip is 32GB DDR3L 1333/1600 with two memory channels. Speaking of which, the Core i7-4720HQ accommodates Intel HD Graphics 4600 with 20 EU (Execution Units) clocked at 400MHz and can go up to 1200MHz. The maximum operating temperature is 100☌ and as for the maximum TDP – 47W and that includes the memory controller, VRMs, and integrated graphics. The cache levels are high and are as follows: 256KB at level 1, 1024KB at level 2, 6144KB at level 3. The CPU is designed with 22nm manufacturing process (since it’s part of the Haswell generation). This makes the Core i7-4720HQ faster than the Core i7-4710HQ with only 100MHz. The CPU has a base frequency of 2.6GHz and Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz for 4 active cores, 3.5GHz for two active cores and 3.6GHz for one active core. As usual, the Core i7-4720HQ uses the so-called HyperThreading technology, allowing the CPU to emulate one virtual core for each physical one, thus running 8 threads at the same time with only 4 physical cores. The Core i7-4720HQ is a direct successor of the i7-4710HQ which is commonly used in gaming laptops due to its higher clock speeds and high power consumption for more raw performance boost.
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It’s really hard to press either the left or right mouse button and it’s really hard to get used to it – uncomfortable, wobbling, and stiff.Īlthough Intel Core i7-4720HQ debuts in Q1 of 2015, this high-end processor is part of the Haswell family, since the Broadwell generation represents only energy-efficient “U” series chips. If we can compare the touchpad with something, it will definitely be a sinking boat in the middle of a sea.
It sure feels nice and it’s quite responsive, but the wobbling effect is greater than you could imagine. The touchpad, on the other hand, is just a letdown. The keyboard also has its own LED backlight which is a bit dimmer to our taste, but it does offer several brightness levels. It’s just perfect for playing games and it’s comfortable enough even for typing. The keyboard is also pretty nice with long enough key travel, soft and tactile feedback and easily recognizable “WASD” buttons. It also features nice looking stripes on the top giving it a more distinguished look. Glossy, metal-like finish around the keyboard is pleasant to touch, but leaves nasty smudges pretty easily. Moving on with the interior of the machine, which looks and feels way better than the outer surface. Keep reading to find out more about this intriguing machine.Ĭheck the current price of ASUS ROG GL552 here: At least, this is according to our gaming test as we were even able to run GTA V really smoothly. To be honest, it’s really hard to say that this GPU will satisfy most gamers, but the “casuals” (as some like to call themselves) will be able to play some more demanding games with settings turned down a notch. The GL552 comes with a budget hardware – it can be found with dual-core Core i5 or quad-core Core i7 CPU and with the newly announced GeForce GTX 950M (2GB DDR3 or 2GB GDDR5) GPU with the DDR3 version being significantly cheaper. We are going to review the GL552 gaming laptop which is for those of you not willing to empty their wallet for a gaming machine, but would like to keep the feeling of a Republic of Gamers notebook in their hands. They all share a similar aggressive, yet attractive design signature, but all of this comes with a relatively high price tag. Republic of Gamers is a renown gaming notebook lineup from ASUS offering high-quality machines made to be abused with hardware-hungry games.